Although the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery didn’t give the Knicks the result they were hoping for, that doesn’t mean they won’t be able to find value with the eighth overall pick.
In fact, the Knicks selected one of the best players in franchise history with the eighth overall pick in the NBA Draft!
Three players on our list were named as the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Six players were All-Stars. Four actually played for the Knicks. And all eight made significant contributions in the NBA.
Take a good look at the eight notable No. 8 NBA Draft Picks: